Full Program Announced for 2021 Sundance Film Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 15, 2020
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.
Production Underway For Robin Wright's Directorial Debut LAND
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 18, 2019
Production is currently underway in Alberta, Canada on Land, the feature directorial debut from Golden Globe winner Robin Wright. Wright directs and stars in the film written by Jesse Chatham with revisions by Erin Dignam. Co-starring with Wright is Oscar and ALMA Nominee Demián Bichir. Joining them in the cast is Kim Dickens (Gone Girl). Land is produced by Allyn Stewart, Lora Kennedy, and Big Beach's Peter Saraf and Leah Holzer. Wright will executive produce alongside John Sloss & Steve Farneth of Cinetic Media with Nomadic Pictures' Chad Oakes & Mike Frislev. Focus Features will distribute domestically, and Universal Pictures International will handle foreign distribution.
Academy Announces Election of 5 First-Time Governors to Board
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2014
Five first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and four previous governors are returning to the Board.
Meet Bryan Cranston, Vanessa Williams and More Via Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights 2014 Spring Auction
by Diana Heisroth - May 5, 2014
Landing a role in an Oscar-nominated film is a difficult feat for any aspiring actor or actress, but some coaching and insider tips from top casting directors Ellen Chenoweth and Lora Kennedy might help make it easier. Both women, who have casted Oscar winning or Oscar-nominated actors, have donated exclusive meetings with the lucky winners in the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights 8th Annual Spring Auction. The auction includes more than 100 of the world's most recognizable figures spanning business, entertainment, sports, and politics and is open to bidders internationally through May 13 at www.rfkauction.com.
Casting Society of America to be Honored by SAG Foundation's LifeRaft Program
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2013
The Casting Society of America (CSA) will be honored by the SAG Foundation's LifeRaft Program with a variety of casting panels to celebrate this year's Artios Award nominees. The goal of the panels is to provide a treasure trove of well-earned advice for actors from esteemed CSA members and industry professionals in film and television, as well as stories and anecdotes from the films that were nominated.
Photo Flash: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick and More Attend the 28th Annual Artios Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 30, 2012
The Casting Society of America (CSA) winners were announced last night of the 28th Annual Artios Awards® For Outstanding Achievement in Casting. Hosted by Nicole Sullivan, the award ceremony was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. In Los Angeles. Presenters included Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Renner, Armie Hammer, Jean Smart, Nat Faxon, Atticus Shaffer, Michael Hoffman, and Cedric the Entertainer. The New York ceremony was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.